James Maloney

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Try these three steps to help soothe the spasm<p>Let’s be clear: The best way to cure a cramp is to prevent a cramp. For most riders, that means not jumping into a race or hard ride way above your ability, as cramps are nearly always the unwelcome byproduct of working muscles beyond their current …

Bicycling’s designer shares how he restored a broken 1976 Raleigh Sprite into a cool town bike, and gives some tips for buying and restoring vintage or used bicycles<p>It was a Craigslist find.<p>The ad for the used bike—a 1976 Raleigh Sprite—said that it was in perfect working order. Upon checking the …

Free Bikes 4 Kidz and the Mall of America teamed up to bring record levels of bikes to kids<p>‘Tis the season to give back; for Free Bikes 4 Kidz and the Mall of America, it’s also the season to break records. The charity got its name in the Guinness World Records books on December 5 for donating the …

Sounds counterintuitive, but those training rides that wipe you out can also pick you up<p>You know those times when your energy is deflating faster than a tire that's rolling over a field of glass? You may be tempted to take it easy, but what you might need most is a good hard ride.<p>Yep, sounds …

There are more indoor cycling options than ever before—which bike trainer is right for you?<p>In 25 years of riding, I still haven’t found a cyclist who prefers riding indoors (aside from spin class devotees). But the truth is that for many of us, a ride outside isn’t always an option, particularly in …

A celebration of one of the most humbling and universal experiences in cycling—and how to hang in there when you get left behind<p><b>Rob Mecea, 48</b><br>Photojournalist<br>Brooklyn, New York<p>I like to suffer. I like races when there is attack after attack after attack. I like how it feels when the group is trying …

This high-end road shoe from Giant uses a torsionally-flexible sole that might increase pedaling efficiency, according to the company<p>The Surge is the top-of-the-line road shoe from Giant's new shoe line. It’s a good-looking shoe with very subtle branding; the materials and construction appear good, …

Thanks to RFID tags, green lights are the new normal for bike commuters in some countries<p>Picture this: You roll up to a traffic light just as it turns red… And it immediately turns green! Magic? Nope—that’s just life for cyclists in Aarhus, Denmark, thanks to a funky new application of a wireless …

The impressive growth of mobile bike repair services shows the value of direct-to-consumer bike care<p>Your next bike shop might have four wheels and park in your driveway.<p>Mobile bike shops are popping up across the country, with Velofix and Beeline Bikes being the largest players. Velofix CEO and …

These performance pants will have you (or the muscle-bound women in your life) feeling and looking great while riding<p>For women, picking through mass-produced jeans to find ones that suit our unique bodies is no easy task. Things get even trickier when you’re a female bike racer. Cyclists tend to …

When fat loss is the goal, here’s how to squeeze the most out of every ride<p>You’ve likely heard the news that exercise alone is not the golden ticket to easy weight loss: You also need to eat well to drop the pounds. But you can definitely burn calories while cycling, helping your fitness and fat …

Why more trainers are recommending that cyclists—even men—start doing these important pelvic floor exercises<p>Cyclists know that core training is important. But right below your abs is another muscle group that’s often ignored until a problem arises: your pelvic floor. The group comprises the …